Scotland's Greatest Escape
The hunt for the best getaways in Scotland.
Seasons
1. Luxury
Air Date: 2023-02-15
A secluded retreat, a private cruise and a visit to a castle compete in the Luxury category.
2. Camping, Caravan or Chalet
Air Date: 2023-02-22
A fun-loving family of four judge treehouses at Lanrick, a secluded, hand-crafted cabin near Loch Lomond and a campsite on a remote Hebridean island.
3. Waterfront
Air Date: 2023-03-01
The waterfront category sees bothies in Oban, a retreat on Davaar Island and a boathouse on Arran competing to win.
4. Mind, Body and Soul
Air Date: 2023-03-08
JJ Chalmers and Grado uncover the best holiday Escapes in Scotland. This episode sees a father and daughter from Dumfriesshire decide on Scotland's greatest mind, body and soul escape.
5. Historic
Air Date: 2023-03-15
A retreat with a military past, a 500-year-old castle and a former train station hotel are the contenders.
6. Adventure
Air Date: 2023-03-22
A trip to remote Doune Knoydart, bothies in Dumfries and Galloway with their own activity centre, and an eco-log cabin village set in an 8,000-acre estate in the heart of the Highlands.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2023-03-29
Three Scottish escapes are judged as part of wildcard week, but only one can make it through to the grand final.
8. The Final
Air Date: 2023-04-05
JJ Chalmers and Grado present the grand final as seven Scottish escapes battle it out to become Scotland's Greatest Escape.
1. Unique and Unusual
Air Date: 2024-02-28
Expert judges visit unique and unusual holiday escapes, including an aluminium-clad property with an aeronautical theme and lots of quirky details.
2. Luxury
Air Date: 2024-03-06
As Grado gets up to mischief behind the scenes, the expert judges visit three luxury escapes to decide which one goes beyond expectations for its guests.
3. Budget Friendly
Air Date: 2024-03-13
A cottage on a Highland estate, a converted bus and some quirky glamping accommodation go under the judges’ microscope as they search for the best budget-friendly holiday escape.
4. Lochs, Bens and Glens
Air Date: 2024-03-20
Holiday escapes among Scotland’s lochs, bens and glens are tested by the judges, and Grado goes behind the scenes. Lochside cabins and luxury lodges hope to win a place in the final.
5. Foodie
Air Date: 2024-03-27
Mouthwatering activities are on the menu as the judges visit holiday escapes specialising in foodie experiences. Meanwhile, Grado tucks in to find out what makes each one special.
6. Adventure
Air Date: 2024-04-03
Glamping pods on Mull, a bunkhouse on Rum and an outdoor centre in the Cairngorms are all hoping for a place in the grand final.
7. Islands and Coastal
Air Date: 2024-04-10
Bespoke cabins, a modern bothy and a boutique hotel are the holiday escapes in the Island and Coastal category as the judges continue their search for Scotland's greatest escape.
8. The Grand Final
Air Date: 2024-04-17
Grado hosts as the winners of the seven categories meet for the grand final. The judges must now decide which deserves the title of Scotland’s Greatest Escape.
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Rating
10.0/10
Release Date
2023-02-15
Episodes
16 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
